Philippine E-Journals

KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE OF THE ROAD USERS TO ROAD REGULATORY POLICY OF DAVAO CITY: AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION EFFICIENCY

Ralph Paul C. Asuncion | Keevens A. Canda | Dianne Margaret N. Olaguer | Rovee Mark H. Pablo | Ruben M. Ruiz | Renan P. Limjuco

 

Abstract:

The economic development of Davao City has brought a rapid growth on the vehicle volume, resulting in traffic congestion during peak hours along major thoroughfares. The study aimed to evaluate the road policy implementation efficiency of Davao City by means of measuring the levels of knowledge, awareness, and compliance of road users. Descriptive method was used to analyze data to answer the problem statements. The researchers prepared a sample questionnaire based on the National and Local Traffic Code implemented in Davao City wherein the respondent’s levels of knowledge awareness and compliance were assessed. The researchers used Random Sampling Technique to select the respondents who will answer the prepared questionnaire. The results of the study established a relationship among the demographic profile of the respondents to their levels of knowledge, awareness, and compliance. Correlative results between levels of knowledge and awareness to level of compliance were also established and showed a strong relationship among variables. The results of the study can be beneficial to the general public to promote public safety, awareness, and improvement of the road transport system in Davao City.